Chipset and Integrated Circuit Program Manager, Staff

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead plans of record for digital and mixed-signal IC programs. You’ll drive schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks from initiation to delivery, interfacing with stakeholders across functions.

The role requires 10+ years in program management, with prior experience in digital SOC, RF chips, and senior leadership interactions. Strong governance and matrixed org experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• 5+ years experience with digital SOC and/or mixed-signal baseband/RF chips.
• 3+ years interacting with senior leadership (Director level and above).
• 2+ years in a large matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with stakeholders to set goals, priorities, and needs.
• Manages multiple programs/tools and ensures deadlines.
• Develops and maintains the Plan of Record (schedule, budget, scope).
• Tracks metrics, escalates issues, and proposes corrective actions.
• Manages program team schedules, tasks, and allocation.
• Identifies risks and updates risk tracker; mitigates issues.
• Promotes program vision within team and ensures objectives are met.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Dashboards

Gantt charts

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or CS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

Dashboards

Gantt charts

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program ManagementGeneral Summary:Develops, defines, and executes plans of record, including: schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks for digital and mixed-signal IC (integrated circuit) chips and/or chipsets. Monitors and drives the chip/chipset programs from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders across functions on technical matters. Monitors budget/spending, on-time delivery, and achievement of program milestones. Represents the program and drives alignment across stakeholders.Preferred qualifications:Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.10+ years of Program Management or related work experience.5+ years of experience working with digital SOC and/or mixed-signal baseband and/or RF chips5+ years of experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc.Note: Only candidates with direct experience in semiconductor development and/or manufacturing experience will be considered.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set the prioritization of deliverables, and discuss necessary priorities and stakeholder needs.Manages and takes responsibility for multiple small programs/technology with moderate complexity or a single complex program/technology by applying up-to-date program management knowledge to meet deadlines.Develops and manages the execution of the program Plan of Record (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope) which includes schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, method and frequency of communication, scope, and prioritization.Tracks and manages all key metrics pertaining to a program and identifies when metrics deviate significantly from Plan of Record; escalates issues in a timely manner and proposes corrective actions.Manages and prioritizes the work of the program team by establishing schedules, task assignments, and tracking tasks of team members.Identifies program issues/risks and creates a risk mitigation. Maintains and updates the risk tracker.Helps to promote program vision and objectives within own team and ensures program objectives are met or exceeded.Supports the adoption of processes by applying best practices and identifying and recommending process improvement opportunities within respective programs.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$171,200.00 - $256,800.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. 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